Synonyms for

Poster

Verb / ˈpəʊstɜ: / Another word for poster — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large printed picture or notice put on a wall, in order to decorate a place or to advertise something

Synonyms & similar words

card billposter bill billsticker placard notice posting posthorse bill handbill flyer leaflet announcement advertisement notice placard sign hoarding bulletin board posterboard card postcard circular brochure pamphlet catalog schedule

Synonyms by register

Formal

announcement proclamation notice bill

Informal

flyer leaflet handbill billboard

Literary

missive edict

Antonyms

reader viewer spectator onlooker observer

Common collocations

  • post a poster
  • design a poster
  • hang a poster
  • large poster
  • movie poster
  • concert poster
  • school poster
  • advertising poster

Word family

noun poster
verb post

Usage note

A 'poster' most commonly refers to a printed notice or image displayed publicly. It can also refer to a person who posts something online, though this usage is less common and often implied by context.

Example sentences

  1. I want to make a poster for my school project.
  2. The poster on the wall says there is a concert next week.
  3. The store has a poster advertising a sale on shoes.
  4. The museum has a poster exhibit about ocean life.
  5. I put up a poster of my favorite movie in my bedroom.

Quotes

  • A picture is worth a thousand words, but a poster full of pictures and words is worth even more.
  • I remember seeing a poster of the movie on my wall and thinking, 'Wow, that guy looks like he could be Bond.'
  • The posters are up in schools, libraries, and bookstores all over America.

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